British Museum

Founded in 1753 when Sir Hans Sloane left his collection of 71,000 objects of interest, the British Museum’s charter insists that it be open free of charge “to all studious and curious persons”. The museum expanded rapidly in the nineteenth century and now contains around 7 million objects, some more than 10,000 years old. Spend an afternoon exploring the relics of ancient Egyptian and Greek empires and come face to face with mankind’s greatest cultural achievements. Walk through the impressive columned entrance, through Lord Norman Foster’s breath taking glass domed Great Court and wander the seemingly endless corridors and displays. The museum is a treasure trove of objects from the whole world and the entire span of human history and prehistory.